‘Black and Blue’ with its dark blue velvety flowers, produces food for bees from summer until the first autumn frosts. The long tubular flowers are easily accessed by bumblebees with longer tongues. However, shorter tongue bumblebees cheat by biting holes in the flowers.
Salvias like full sun and a sheltered site.
With the evening’s shortening, it’s time to consider next year’s planting scheme. Please do get in touch for advice and support.